HPM 325 - Foundation of Health Promotion

6 CR

Examines the theories, policies and principles of health promotion. Topics include identifying community needs, delivering custom programs, researching and evaluating health trends and locating employment potential.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Health Promotion and Management program, or permission of the Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Create and conduct individual and organizational needs assessment.
Define and explain key concepts of health promotion.
Illustrate similarities and differences between individual and community health promotion
Describe the impact of cultural diversity on planning health promotion programs.
Create social and environmental intervention plans based on planning models
Identify appropriate resources for the health promotion professional.
Evaluate the rapidly changing roles of hospitals, insurance companies and practitioners in the supply and delivery of health care
Develop a professional philosophy of the importance of health promotion.

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